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by kevm14
Sat Mar 22, 2014 3:30 pm
Forum: Car lounge
Topic: 2004 CTS-V video review, from 2014
Replies: 1
Views: 299

2004 CTS-V video review, from 2014

At 130k. With headers and Magnaflow.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0F4c9R8-iI

Mine is definitely cleaner than this one, inside and out, so that's something.
by kevm14
Sat Mar 22, 2014 11:57 am
Forum: Cars
Topic: Edmunds buys a 2005 MB CL65 AMG
Replies: 22
Views: 2065

Re: Edmunds buys a 2005 MB CL65 AMG

Oh yeah, that's true. I think I adjusted mine so it wouldn't fly open. There are several levels to move the rod ends to. I never really liked that.
by kevm14
Sat Mar 22, 2014 10:41 am
Forum: Cars
Topic: Edmunds buys a 2005 MB CL65 AMG
Replies: 22
Views: 2065

Re: Edmunds buys a 2005 MB CL65 AMG

Auto close on the Mercedes is the full swing, not just power pull-down. I think it has auto open, too.
by kevm14
Sat Mar 22, 2014 7:26 am
Forum: Cars
Topic: Edmunds buys a 2005 MB CL65 AMG
Replies: 22
Views: 2065

Re: Edmunds buys a 2005 MB CL65 AMG

I think I mentioned this before. On the auto closing trunk, it seemed to close extraordinarily fast (faster than intended). A Mercedes tech said it just needs new hood struts. He chimed in again with a little more specificity: Hate to be a nag, but those $100 trunk struts you need are going to ruin ...
by kevm14
Sat Mar 22, 2014 7:24 am
Forum: Cars
Topic: Edmunds buys a 2005 MB CL65 AMG
Replies: 22
Views: 2065

Re: Edmunds buys a 2005 MB CL65 AMG

It seems to be using 1.5 quarts in under 2,000 miles.

http://www.edmunds.com/mercedes-benz/cl ... lenge.html
by kevm14
Sat Mar 22, 2014 7:09 am
Forum: Cars
Topic: Edmunds buys a 2005 MB CL65 AMG
Replies: 22
Views: 2065

Re: Edmunds buys a 2005 MB CL65 AMG

Accumulators/valves. http://www.edmunds.com/mercedes-benz/cl-class/2005/long-term-road-test/2005-mercedes-benz-cl65-amg-active-body-control-failure-and-repair.html The estimate was $2600, then the cost was $3000, then $2700, then $2600. Then at the end it says $2141. The dealer learned they were fro...
by kevm14
Sat Mar 22, 2014 6:59 am
Forum: Cars
Topic: Edmunds buys a 2005 MB CL65 AMG
Replies: 22
Views: 2065

Re: Edmunds buys a 2005 MB CL65 AMG

I fell a little behind on this. Something's leaking: http://www.edmunds.com/mercedes-benz/cl-class/2005/long-term-road-test/2005-mercedes-benz-cl65-amg-somethings-leaking.html Probably the ABC system. Again. Remembering what one tech said last time, it may be because they didn't proactively replace ...
by kevm14
Sat Mar 22, 2014 6:38 am
Forum: Cars
Topic: AutoWeek reviews the 2014 Chevy SS
Replies: 76
Views: 6241

Re: AutoWeek reviews the 2014 Chevy SS

Life with an SS: http://www.ssforums.com/forum/2014-chevy-ss-reviews/5529-chevy-ss-ongoing-review.html Some highlights: Modern infotainment GPS navigation integration is still improving. Take a look at this. http://www.ssforums.com/forum/83578-post13.html and this http://www.ssforums.com/forum/8664...
by kevm14
Fri Mar 21, 2014 6:28 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: 1989 Taurus SHO - Car and Driver
Replies: 8
Views: 530

Re: 1989 Taurus SHO - Car and Driver

I remember the SHOGUN.
by kevm14
Fri Mar 21, 2014 3:52 pm
Forum: Car lounge
Topic: Fusion vs Mazda 6
Replies: 1
Views: 301

Fusion vs Mazda 6

http://www.autoguide.com/car-comparison ... -2611.html

I guess the two aren't really related any more. But it also looks like the 6 has a lot of advantages.